US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands, focus of China tension
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US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel visited Yonaguni, Japan's westernmost island just east of Taiwan, and Ishigaki, home to Japan Coast Guard patrol boats defending the disputed East China Sea islands. Emanuel emphasized the importance of increased deterrence and U.S. commitment to Japan as tensions with China rise. Japan has been shifting its defense posture southwest and accelerating its military buildup. Emanuel's visit aimed to show U.S. support for the local fishing community affected by China's assertive actions. He highlighted the need for robust deterrence to ensure peace, security, and economic prosperity. The ambassador's trip was welcomed by Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, but some residents expressed concerns about being affected in a possible U.S.-China conflict. Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki supports the Japan-U.S. security alliance but calls for a reduction in the number of American troops on the island.
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